Aging and Quality of Life (Springer Series on Lifestyles and Issues in Aging)

In this timely and important work, expert gerontologists review what has been learned about the aged and the process of aging and link this knowledge to interventions for improving the quality of life. This volume highlights the development of preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative interventions designed to assist older people maintain their independence and quality of life. In addition to the editors, chapter authors include Robert N. Butler, Matilda White Riley, Carroll Estes, and a foreword by James O. Mason. Foreword / James O. Mason -- Introduction : Aging And Quality Of Life -- Celebrating New Discoveries / Marcia G. Ory [and Others] -- Historical Perspective On Aging And Quality Of Life / Robert N. Butler -- Conceptualizing And Measuring Quality Of Life In Older Populations / Anita L. Stewart And Abby C. King -- Behavioral And Social Factors In Healthy Aging / George A. Kaplan And William J. Strawbridge -- Disability In Late Life / Lois M. Verbrugge -- Self-care And Quality Of Life In Old Age / Gordon H. Defriese [and Others] -- Rehabilitation In Old Age / T. Franklin Williams -- Psychosocial Status In Cancer Patients / Barrie R. Cassileth -- Biopsychosocial Risks For Cardiovascular Disease In Spouse Caregivers Of Persons With Alzheimer's Disease / Peter P. Vitaliano, Cynthia M. Dougherty And Ilene C. Siegler -- Social Support : Content, Causes, And Consequences / Robert L. Kahn -- Aging Well And Institutional Living : A Paradox? / Margret M. Baltes. Human Factors And Aging : The Operator-task Dynamic / Robin A. Barr -- Maintaining A Sense Of Control In Later Life / Margie E. Lachman, Mauri A. Ziff And Avron Spiro Iii -- The Changing Structure Of Work Opportunities : Toward An Age-integrated Society / Matilda White Riley And Karyn A. Loscocco -- Socioeconomic Status And Health Over The Life Course / Stephanie A. Robert And James S. House -- New Directions In Socioeconomic Research On Aging / James P. Smith -- Minority And Socioeconomic Status : Impact On Quality Of Life In Aging / H. Asuman Kiyak And Nancy R. Hooyman -- Public Policy And Long-term Care / Carroll L. Estes And Liz Close -- Changing The Social Environment To Promote Health / Lennart Levi And Donna M. Cox -- Exploring The Future Of Health Care For Older People / Robert H. Binstock, Dennis W. Jahnigen And Stephen G. Post. Ronald P. Abeles, Helen C. Gift, Marcia G. Ory, Editors ; Donna M. Cox, Editorial Assistant. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Deals with the aged and the process of aging and links this knowledge to interventions for improving the quality of life. Featuring expert gerontologists, this volume highlights the development of preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative interventions designed to assist older people maintain their independence and quality of life.